Red and Yellow Tomato Salad with Basil, Olives and Onions |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Pretty, great tasting summer salad that serves 12 and includes sweet yellow cherry or pear tomatoes. Share it or keep it on hand in the refrigerator for great lunches and healthy snacks. Ingredients:
6 cups tomatoes, cut into wedges (about 3 pounds) |
2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes (about 1 pound) or 2 cups red pear tomatoes |
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf, rinsed and patted dry |
20 medium nicoise olives (about 1 cup) or 20 medium other brine-cured black olives |
3 red onions, halved lengthwise and cut lengthwise into thin wedges |
1/3 cup olive oil |
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine the tomatoes, basil, olives and onions; pour on oil and mix gently; add vinegar and salt and pepper and toss to coat. |
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